ThePastCastMon, 21 Nov 2016 11:00:00 +0000Thu, 07 Feb 2019 19:24:06 +0000Libsyn WebEngine 2.0https://www.thepastcast.com
enhttps://www.thepastcast.comhttps://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/1/0/f/5/10f57085e1185d77/past-cast-1400x1400.jpgThePastCastRick Brose & Ben Wildabooks,movies,music,popculture,tv,videogamesyesrick.brose@gmail.comepisodicOur Final EpisodeMon, 21 Nov 2016 11:00:00 +0000It has been two years of pop culture reminiscing, and Rick and Ben have made the decision to retire the show. In the final episode, our hosts talk about a random assortment of things they never got a chance to touch on in the other one hundred and six episodes. Plus, Rick needs help with his unhealthy obsession of collecting things, and Ben lets the world know the price he can be bought at.

]]>It has been two years of pop culture reminiscing, and Rick and Ben have made the decision to retire the show. In the final episode, our hosts talk about a random assortment of things they never got a chance to touch on in the other one hundred and six episodes. Plus, Rick needs help with his unhealthy obsession of collecting things, and Ben lets the world know the price he can be bought at.

]]>50:52yesmovies,television,toys,boardgamesOverly AttitudinalMon, 14 Nov 2016 11:00:00 +0000It’s a return to the realm of platform games as Rick and Ben discuss another set of genre defining characters and developers. From bandicoots to bears, our hosts realize that most successful platform games require an animal lead character. Plus, Rick forgets how to form correct words, and Ben gives some excellent insight into the elections.

]]>It’s a return to the realm of platform games as Rick and Ben discuss another set of genre defining characters and developers. From bandicoots to bears, our hosts realize that most successful platform games require an animal lead character. Plus, Rick forgets how to form correct words, and Ben gives some excellent insight into the elections.

]]>43:28yesvideogames,platformers,platformgamesRubbery and Chewy and NastyMon, 07 Nov 2016 11:00:00 +0000With knives in hand, Rick and Ben prep for a discussion of reality television. This time our hosts focus on food based TV. Plus, Rick lets his culinary pretentiousness show, and Ben reluctantly shares his love for the Triple D.

]]>With knives in hand, Rick and Ben prep for a discussion of reality television. This time our hosts focus on food based TV. Plus, Rick lets his culinary pretentiousness show, and Ben reluctantly shares his love for the Triple D.

]]>45:17yesfood,television,realityJust Killing DudesMon, 31 Oct 2016 10:00:00 +0000With spinners all awhirl, Rick and Ben sit down for another round of board game talks. From word games to products of their time, our hosts wrap up their fifth discussion on tabletop gems. Plus, Rick recollects his time as a board game designer, and Ben makes up a story of his own so he doesn’t feel left out.

]]>With spinners all awhirl, Rick and Ben sit down for another round of board game talks. From word games to products of their time, our hosts wrap up their fifth discussion on tabletop gems. Plus, Rick recollects his time as a board game designer, and Ben makes up a story of his own so he doesn’t feel left out.

]]>43:33yesboardgames,tabletopgamesA Good Hertz To HaveMon, 24 Oct 2016 10:00:00 +0000Fresh from the render farm, Rick and Ben boot up another discussion on Pixar movies. From living toys to blue collar monsters, our hosts talk about the next couple of films from the award winning studio. Plus, Rick derails the show as a gift to his co-host, and Ben puts on his philosophy hat to try and impress the ladies.

]]>Fresh from the render farm, Rick and Ben boot up another discussion on Pixar movies. From living toys to blue collar monsters, our hosts talk about the next couple of films from the award winning studio. Plus, Rick derails the show as a gift to his co-host, and Ben puts on his philosophy hat to try and impress the ladies.

]]>46:39yesmovies,pixar,monstersinc,toystory2Sister Carol FailingMon, 17 Oct 2016 10:00:00 +0000With recorders in hand, Rick and Ben strike up a round of talks on children’s music. From the dark world of nursery rhymes to the hokey classics of big purple dinosaurs, our hosts touch on the many areas where kids and music collide. Plus, Rick reminisces about his time in a children’s traveling troupe, and Ben talks about his energetic morning routine.

File Under: Music, Children’s Music, Music Class, American Standards, I Wish I Was In Dixie Camptown Races, Recorders, Fifty Nifty United States, Educational Songs, Classical Music, Peter and the Wolf, Grade School Concerts, Raffi, Nursery Rhymes, Psalty the Singing Psalm Book, Barney and Friends, Death to Smoochy, Sunday School Songs, Disney Soundtracks, Aladdin, The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, B-I-N-G-O, Old MacDonald, How Much Is That Doggie In the Window, Yankee Doodle, They Might Be Giants, Fun Fun Records

]]>With recorders in hand, Rick and Ben strike up a round of talks on children’s music. From the dark world of nursery rhymes to the hokey classics of big purple dinosaurs, our hosts touch on the many areas where kids and music collide. Plus, Rick reminisces about his time in a children’s traveling troupe, and Ben talks about his energetic morning routine.

File Under: Music, Children’s Music, Music Class, American Standards, I Wish I Was In Dixie Camptown Races, Recorders, Fifty Nifty United States, Educational Songs, Classical Music, Peter and the Wolf, Grade School Concerts, Raffi, Nursery Rhymes, Psalty the Singing Psalm Book, Barney and Friends, Death to Smoochy, Sunday School Songs, Disney Soundtracks, Aladdin, The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, B-I-N-G-O, Old MacDonald, How Much Is That Doggie In the Window, Yankee Doodle, They Might Be Giants, Fun Fun Records

]]>42:21yesmusic,kids,childrenAll This FleshMon, 10 Oct 2016 10:00:00 +0000With cards in hand and late fees paid off, Rick and Ben reminisce about video game rentals. From large chains to family owned ventures, our hosts talk about the places, experiences and games they rented during childhood. Plus, Rick shares a tale of loss, and Ben gives a history of rental controversies.

]]>With cards in hand and late fees paid off, Rick and Ben reminisce about video game rentals. From large chains to family owned ventures, our hosts talk about the places, experiences and games they rented during childhood. Plus, Rick shares a tale of loss, and Ben gives a history of rental controversies.

]]>46:40yesvideogames,rentalsPenises AsideMon, 03 Oct 2016 10:00:00 +0000Cowering in the closet, Rick and Ben conjure up another talk about horror movies. From horror porn to zombie classics, our hosts talk about some of the great and not so great of the genre. Plus, Rick and Ben celebrate their 100th episode by rambling a lot in the beginning.

]]>Cowering in the closet, Rick and Ben conjure up another talk about horror movies. From horror porn to zombie classics, our hosts talk about some of the great and not so great of the genre. Plus, Rick and Ben celebrate their 100th episode by rambling a lot in the beginning.

]]>48:38yesmovies,horrorThat Kind of StaminaMon, 26 Sep 2016 10:00:00 +0000With slime on the mind, Rick and Ben return to the world of Nickelodeon to talk about more original programming. From siblings to campfires, our hosts touch on the good and bad of kid’s television. Plus, Rick overshares once again, and Ben questions the intelligence of the Nickelodeon sales department.

File Under: Television, Nickelodeon, Original Programming, The Adventures of Pete & Pete, Hey Dude, The Secret World of Alex Mack, Clarissa Explains It All, Are You Afraid of the Dark?

]]>With slime on the mind, Rick and Ben return to the world of Nickelodeon to talk about more original programming. From siblings to campfires, our hosts touch on the good and bad of kid’s television. Plus, Rick overshares once again, and Ben questions the intelligence of the Nickelodeon sales department.

File Under: Television, Nickelodeon, Original Programming, The Adventures of Pete & Pete, Hey Dude, The Secret World of Alex Mack, Clarissa Explains It All, Are You Afraid of the Dark?

]]>47:03yestelevision,nickelodeon,originalprogrammingBoston PubicMon, 19 Sep 2016 10:00:00 +0000Filled with moments of tension, Rick and Ben dive into another discussion on TV dramas. From small towns to schools to prisons, our hosts cover another set of dramatic television. Plus, Rick keeps calling things by the wrong name, and Ben ruins Rick’s best transition yet.

File Under: Television, Dramas, Gilmore Girls, Boston Public, Boston Legal, The West Wing, Soap Operas, Passions, All My Children, Days of Our Lives, The Young and the Restless, General Hospital, Prison Break

]]>Filled with moments of tension, Rick and Ben dive into another discussion on TV dramas. From small towns to schools to prisons, our hosts cover another set of dramatic television. Plus, Rick keeps calling things by the wrong name, and Ben ruins Rick’s best transition yet.

File Under: Television, Dramas, Gilmore Girls, Boston Public, Boston Legal, The West Wing, Soap Operas, Passions, All My Children, Days of Our Lives, The Young and the Restless, General Hospital, Prison Break

]]>47:58yestelevision,tv,dramasTriple Threat of DorkdomMon, 12 Sep 2016 10:00:00 +0000With books open and pencils at the ready, Rick and Ben study up on their favorite school subjects. From the logic of math to the magic of music, our hosts touch on the classes and subjects that they loved best through school. Plus, Rick gives a lesson in mathematics, and Ben shares some of his earliest memories of internet porn.

]]>With books open and pencils at the ready, Rick and Ben study up on their favorite school subjects. From the logic of math to the magic of music, our hosts touch on the classes and subjects that they loved best through school. Plus, Rick gives a lesson in mathematics, and Ben shares some of his earliest memories of internet porn.

]]>49:40yesschool,favorite,subjectsComfortable With FailureMon, 05 Sep 2016 10:00:00 +0000Waiting for their turn to attack, Rick and Ben strike up another conversation on their favorite RPGs. From the start of Western RPGs to the action oriented games of Japan, our hosts talk about another mix of classic role playing games. Plus, Rick predicts the greatness of Deus Ex GO, and Ben relives some of his greatest failures in gaming.

]]>Waiting for their turn to attack, Rick and Ben strike up another conversation on their favorite RPGs. From the start of Western RPGs to the action oriented games of Japan, our hosts talk about another mix of classic role playing games. Plus, Rick predicts the greatness of Deus Ex GO, and Ben relives some of his greatest failures in gaming.

]]>46:51yesvideogames,rpgsIs That Pornographic?Mon, 29 Aug 2016 10:00:00 +0000Filled with regrets, Rick and Ben dive into a discussion on terrible movies. From nostalgia tainted to just plain bad, our hosts cover a wide range of bad films. Plus, Rick crushes Ben’s childhood loves, and Ben wrongly brags about the town he was born in.

]]>Filled with regrets, Rick and Ben dive into a discussion on terrible movies. From nostalgia tainted to just plain bad, our hosts cover a wide range of bad films. Plus, Rick crushes Ben’s childhood loves, and Ben wrongly brags about the town he was born in.

]]>48:11yesmovies,terribleTwo Products and a Blow DryerMon, 22 Aug 2016 10:00:00 +0000With microphones at the ready, Rick and Ben turn up the sound on another movie soundtrack discussion. From classic musicals to one of the best composers in the business, our hosts talk about more music that helped define their films. Plus, Rick finally says something nice about Ben, and Ben opens up about his fear of grocery store produce departments.

]]>With microphones at the ready, Rick and Ben turn up the sound on another movie soundtrack discussion. From classic musicals to one of the best composers in the business, our hosts talk about more music that helped define their films. Plus, Rick finally says something nice about Ben, and Ben opens up about his fear of grocery store produce departments.

]]>49:54yesmovies,music,soundtracksOpted For The Mass GraveMon, 15 Aug 2016 10:00:00 +0000Fresh from a trip down the rabbit hole, Rick and Ben turn up a discussion about Looney Tunes. After a brief history lesson, our hosts dive into some of their favorite animated episodes. Plus, Rick forces his co-host to dredge up painful memories, and Ben delves into his small rodent fetish.

]]>Fresh from a trip down the rabbit hole, Rick and Ben turn up a discussion about Looney Tunes. After a brief history lesson, our hosts dive into some of their favorite animated episodes. Plus, Rick forces his co-host to dredge up painful memories, and Ben delves into his small rodent fetish.

]]>47:49yestelevision,looneytunes,merriemelodiesHormonal TeenagerMon, 08 Aug 2016 10:00:00 +0000It’s back to the boxes as Rick and Ben begin another round of board game discussions. With a focus on the physical, our hosts touch on some bigger party games and their off shoots. Plus, Rick proves once again that all he thinks about is sex, and Ben warns about the danger of crossing hardcore Bingo players.

]]>It’s back to the boxes as Rick and Ben begin another round of board game discussions. With a focus on the physical, our hosts touch on some bigger party games and their off shoots. Plus, Rick proves once again that all he thinks about is sex, and Ben warns about the danger of crossing hardcore Bingo players.

]]>50:26yesboardgames,tabletopgamesParts Per Thousand Pee FactorMon, 01 Aug 2016 10:00:00 +0000With tokens in hand, Rick and Ben start up a talk on arcades and other play places. From animatronic freak shows to plastic tube mazes, our hosts talk about the many places built to entertain and captivate kids. Plus, Rick realizes just how dishonest he is, and Ben relives his failed attempt of running his own arcade business.

]]>With tokens in hand, Rick and Ben start up a talk on arcades and other play places. From animatronic freak shows to plastic tube mazes, our hosts talk about the many places built to entertain and captivate kids. Plus, Rick realizes just how dishonest he is, and Ben relives his failed attempt of running his own arcade business.

]]>50:13yesarcades,chuckecheeseMeta TropeMon, 25 Jul 2016 10:00:00 +0000Returning from the range, Rick and Ben rustle up a talk on Westerns. From classics to comedies, our hosts talk about the biggest names in Western films along with a handful of movies that infused the West with humor. Plus, Rick makes fun of old people again, and Ben teaches us that movie executives have been greedy from the beginning.

]]>Returning from the range, Rick and Ben rustle up a talk on Westerns. From classics to comedies, our hosts talk about the biggest names in Western films along with a handful of movies that infused the West with humor. Plus, Rick makes fun of old people again, and Ben teaches us that movie executives have been greedy from the beginning.

]]>47:20yesmovies,westernsRegular People, Heavy Air QuotesMon, 18 Jul 2016 10:00:00 +0000Back from the island, Rick and Ben turn the cameras on reality television. From families to criminals to frat boys, our hosts cover some of the earliest and most influential shows of the genre. Plus, Rick questions the ethics of MTV, and Ben reveals his greatest weakness - stringent agreeability.

]]>Back from the island, Rick and Ben turn the cameras on reality television. From families to criminals to frat boys, our hosts cover some of the earliest and most influential shows of the genre. Plus, Rick questions the ethics of MTV, and Ben reveals his greatest weakness - stringent agreeability.

]]>49:20yestelevision,realitytvSqueeze Belly Head GlowMon, 11 Jul 2016 10:00:00 +0000It’s a return to playland as Rick and Ben discuss another round of toys. This time our hosts spend an exorbitant amount of time talking about Rainbow Brite, including a call for their listeners to send their own fanfic. Plus, Rick reminds everyone of the powerful hold the greeting card industry has on the world, and Ben begins to seriously question user reviews.

]]>It’s a return to playland as Rick and Ben discuss another round of toys. This time our hosts spend an exorbitant amount of time talking about Rainbow Brite, including a call for their listeners to send their own fanfic. Plus, Rick reminds everyone of the powerful hold the greeting card industry has on the world, and Ben begins to seriously question user reviews.

]]>42:19yestoysCertain Kinds of Old PeopleMon, 04 Jul 2016 10:00:00 +0000With thirty seconds and millions of dollars to spare, Rick and Ben flood the airwaves with another episode on commercials. From the hypersexualized ads of the 90s to the blatant marketing of diabetes to children, our hosts talk about advertising centered around food. Plus, Rick finally finds some common ground with Ben’s wife, and Ben confesses his hatred of cute kids.

]]>With thirty seconds and millions of dollars to spare, Rick and Ben flood the airwaves with another episode on commercials. From the hypersexualized ads of the 90s to the blatant marketing of diabetes to children, our hosts talk about advertising centered around food. Plus, Rick finally finds some common ground with Ben’s wife, and Ben confesses his hatred of cute kids.

]]>46:34yescommercialsPretentious ButtfacesMon, 27 Jun 2016 10:00:00 +0000With speakers turned up to the max, Rick and Ben rock out another discussion on music habits. This time our hosts discuss the bands, influences and other factors that helped expand their musical tastes in early adulthood. Plus, Rick continues to tear down the tastes of his co-host, and Ben totally deserves it by bringing up Creed early in the episode.

]]>With speakers turned up to the max, Rick and Ben rock out another discussion on music habits. This time our hosts discuss the bands, influences and other factors that helped expand their musical tastes in early adulthood. Plus, Rick continues to tear down the tastes of his co-host, and Ben totally deserves it by bringing up Creed early in the episode.

]]>48:49yesmusicUnrepentantly ViolentMon, 20 Jun 2016 10:00:00 +0000Dropped in behind enemy lines, Rick and Ben blast through a discussion on First Person Shooters. From the earliest to the most innovative, our hosts cover some of the biggest games in the genre. Plus, Rick cheats and talks about several new games, and Ben finally talks more than Rick in an episode.

]]>Dropped in behind enemy lines, Rick and Ben blast through a discussion on First Person Shooters. From the earliest to the most innovative, our hosts cover some of the biggest games in the genre. Plus, Rick cheats and talks about several new games, and Ben finally talks more than Rick in an episode.

]]>44:49yesvideogames,fps,firstpersonshootersA Little Hot, A Little HumidMon, 13 Jun 2016 10:00:00 +0000Dug into the trenches, Rick and Ben fire off a round of talks about war movies. From a slew of nameless, faceless films to some of the most powerful movies of our time, our hosts dig into the genre and discuss what makes these movies so impactful. Plus, Rick waxes philosophical about the humanity in all of us, and Ben talks about the one movie that almost makes his robot heart feel real emotions.

]]>Dug into the trenches, Rick and Ben fire off a round of talks about war movies. From a slew of nameless, faceless films to some of the most powerful movies of our time, our hosts dig into the genre and discuss what makes these movies so impactful. Plus, Rick waxes philosophical about the humanity in all of us, and Ben talks about the one movie that almost makes his robot heart feel real emotions.

]]>46:21yeswar,moviesI Don't Want To Kill AnybodyMon, 06 Jun 2016 10:00:00 +0000All buckled in, Rick and Ben head down the road of child safety. From car seats to walking the neighborhood alone, our hosts discuss the many ways safety has changed since their childhood. Plus, Rick wonders if the world has changed or if we are just more aware of what happens around us, and Ben fantasizes about being a geriatric hooligan.

]]>All buckled in, Rick and Ben head down the road of child safety. From car seats to walking the neighborhood alone, our hosts discuss the many ways safety has changed since their childhood. Plus, Rick wonders if the world has changed or if we are just more aware of what happens around us, and Ben fantasizes about being a geriatric hooligan.

]]>48:58yeschildsafetyA Dual ScrewSun, 29 May 2016 19:04:43 +0000Straight from the horrors of the Vietnam War, Rick and Ben charge into the fray of action television shows. From incredible facial hair to really bad acronyms, our hosts explore the dangerous worlds of action TV. Plus, Rick takes Ben’s usual role of ruining the episode from the start, and Ben tries to shortchange Chuck Norris.

]]>Straight from the horrors of the Vietnam War, Rick and Ben charge into the fray of action television shows. From incredible facial hair to really bad acronyms, our hosts explore the dangerous worlds of action TV. Plus, Rick takes Ben’s usual role of ruining the episode from the start, and Ben tries to shortchange Chuck Norris.

]]>45:50yestelevision,actionMoistMon, 23 May 2016 10:00:00 +0000Hunkered behind their defenses, Rick and Ben are ready to take on another round of board games. With pegs, tiles and meeples in the mix, our hosts cover a handful of games ranging from well known classics to lesser known gems. Plus, Rick proves how bad his long term memory is, and Ben admits that he cannot read.

]]>Hunkered behind their defenses, Rick and Ben are ready to take on another round of board games. With pegs, tiles and meeples in the mix, our hosts cover a handful of games ranging from well known classics to lesser known gems. Plus, Rick proves how bad his long term memory is, and Ben admits that he cannot read.

]]>46:44yestabletopgamesInstantly Out Of DateMon, 16 May 2016 10:00:00 +0000With pages dog-eared and worn out, Rick and Ben hit the books once again. From savage children to evolving humans, our hosts cover another set of literature they enjoyed from their past. Plus, Rick is perplexed that phone books are still printed, and Ben tries to find ways to profit from their obsolescence.

]]>With pages dog-eared and worn out, Rick and Ben hit the books once again. From savage children to evolving humans, our hosts cover another set of literature they enjoyed from their past. Plus, Rick is perplexed that phone books are still printed, and Ben tries to find ways to profit from their obsolescence.

]]>44:37yesbooksVapid Fact QuotationMon, 09 May 2016 10:00:00 +0000With blocks stacked in a row, Rick and Ben start a round of puzzle game discussions. From tetriminos to suicidal rodents, our hosts talk about some of the most prominent video games in the genre. Plus, Rick sets up for a beautiful transition that gets foiled by his co-host, and Ben sheds some light on the truth about lemmings and the shady world of Disney.

]]>With blocks stacked in a row, Rick and Ben start a round of puzzle game discussions. From tetriminos to suicidal rodents, our hosts talk about some of the most prominent video games in the genre. Plus, Rick sets up for a beautiful transition that gets foiled by his co-host, and Ben sheds some light on the truth about lemmings and the shady world of Disney.

]]>50:14yesvideogames,puzzlegamesHalf SquattingMon, 02 May 2016 10:00:00 +0000With sheet music at the ready, Rick and Ben burst into a
discussion on movie soundtracks. Orchestrated compositions. Pop
music. Musicals. Our hosts delve into a couple of films within each
category. Plus, Rick recommends checking out Me First and the Gimme
Gimmes, and Ben reminds everyone to support local theater.

]]>With sheet music at the ready, Rick and Ben burst into a
discussion on movie soundtracks. Orchestrated compositions. Pop
music. Musicals. Our hosts delve into a couple of films within each
category. Plus, Rick recommends checking out Me First and the Gimme
Gimmes, and Ben reminds everyone to support local theater.

]]>50:37yesmovies,music,soundtracksThe Acceptable Handicap To Make Fun OfMon, 25 Apr 2016 10:00:00 +0000With shots fired, Rick and Ben jump into the fray of another discussion on toys. From water to rocks to rubber bands, our hosts talk about the many ways the toy industry trained them to be killers from a very young age. Plus, Rick wishes technology was more advanced when he was young, and Ben relives his days as a gang leader in the old neighborhood.

]]>With shots fired, Rick and Ben jump into the fray of another discussion on toys. From water to rocks to rubber bands, our hosts talk about the many ways the toy industry trained them to be killers from a very young age. Plus, Rick wishes technology was more advanced when he was young, and Ben relives his days as a gang leader in the old neighborhood.

]]>46:35yestoysHard Up For MoneyMon, 18 Apr 2016 10:00:00 +0000With fists clenched and brows furrowed, Rick and Ben return to their discussion on movie dramas. It is a crime themed episode as our hosts cover another set of great dramatic films from their past. Plus, Rick talks about his sexually confusing boyhood, and Ben proves that he has a huge gap in his movie watching once again.

]]>With fists clenched and brows furrowed, Rick and Ben return to their discussion on movie dramas. It is a crime themed episode as our hosts cover another set of great dramatic films from their past. Plus, Rick talks about his sexually confusing boyhood, and Ben proves that he has a huge gap in his movie watching once again.

]]>42:37yesmovies,dramasAny Racist GrandparentMon, 11 Apr 2016 10:00:00 +0000It is premium television time again as Rick and Ben journey back to the worlds of HBO. From cowboys to mobsters to drug dealing kids, our hosts touch on some of the biggest and best shows on the network. Plus, it is prime opportunity for another drinking game where listeners can take a shot every time Rick says the standard aspect ratio backwards. At least Ben said it right.

]]>It is premium television time again as Rick and Ben journey back to the worlds of HBO. From cowboys to mobsters to drug dealing kids, our hosts touch on some of the biggest and best shows on the network. Plus, it is prime opportunity for another drinking game where listeners can take a shot every time Rick says the standard aspect ratio backwards. At least Ben said it right.

]]>46:58yestelevision,hbo,deadwood,thewire,thesopranosZipper GateMon, 04 Apr 2016 10:00:00 +0000Around the world in under an hour, Rick and Ben finish up their trilogy of world event episodes. From presidential sexcipades to the mindbreaking world of bovines, our hosts discuss a final round of big events that happened in their lifetimes. Plus, Rick realizes humanity has learned nothing in the last thirty years, and Ben swears there is more to Wisconsin than murders.

]]>Around the world in under an hour, Rick and Ben finish up their trilogy of world event episodes. From presidential sexcipades to the mindbreaking world of bovines, our hosts discuss a final round of big events that happened in their lifetimes. Plus, Rick realizes humanity has learned nothing in the last thirty years, and Ben swears there is more to Wisconsin than murders.

]]>56:35yesworldeventsYou've Ruined This EpisodeMon, 28 Mar 2016 10:00:00 +0000With keys in the ignition, Rick and Ben speed off on a discussion about driving and racing games. From classic arcade games that influenced the genre to violent street brawlers, our hosts take a journey down the road of their favorite games that put players behind the wheel. Plus, Rick enlightens to audience to his engine sound fetish, and Ben brags about his doughnut eating abilities.

]]>With keys in the ignition, Rick and Ben speed off on a discussion about driving and racing games. From classic arcade games that influenced the genre to violent street brawlers, our hosts take a journey down the road of their favorite games that put players behind the wheel. Plus, Rick enlightens to audience to his engine sound fetish, and Ben brags about his doughnut eating abilities.

]]>48:39yesvideogames,racing,drivingMerv Griffin Is An SOBMon, 21 Mar 2016 10:00:00 +0000With buzzers at the ready, Rick and Ben start a round of discussions about game shows. From pictograms to spinning wheels, our hosts cover a handful of television greats. Plus, Ben outshines Rick with a stellar Celebrity Jeopardy impersonation.

]]>With buzzers at the ready, Rick and Ben start a round of discussions about game shows. From pictograms to spinning wheels, our hosts cover a handful of television greats. Plus, Ben outshines Rick with a stellar Celebrity Jeopardy impersonation.

]]>48:39yesgameshowsTree BloodMon, 14 Mar 2016 10:00:00 +0000Armed with multi-million dollar advertising budgets, Rick and Ben dive back into the world of commercials. From eating candy to learning to never trust birds, our hosts provide hard hitting commentary on the brands of their childhood. Plus, Rick continues to be shocked by Ben’s life habits, and Ben picks a fight with the Reese’s marketing team.

]]>Armed with multi-million dollar advertising budgets, Rick and Ben dive back into the world of commercials. From eating candy to learning to never trust birds, our hosts provide hard hitting commentary on the brands of their childhood. Plus, Rick continues to be shocked by Ben’s life habits, and Ben picks a fight with the Reese’s marketing team.

]]>51:00yescommercialsI Was Probably UncomfortableMon, 07 Mar 2016 11:00:00 +0000Hiding under the blankets, Rick and Ben start a conversation on horror movies. From classic movie monsters to creepy living dolls, our hosts talk about movies covering several subgenres of horror. Plus, Rick makes Ben re-examine his commitment to his marriage, and our hosts wonder how the hell zombies are so popular.

File Under: Horror Movies, Scream, Dracula (1931), Universal Monsters, Dracula (TV 2013), World War Z, What We Do In The Shadows, Puppet Master, Creepshow, Child’s Play

]]>Hiding under the blankets, Rick and Ben start a conversation on horror movies. From classic movie monsters to creepy living dolls, our hosts talk about movies covering several subgenres of horror. Plus, Rick makes Ben re-examine his commitment to his marriage, and our hosts wonder how the hell zombies are so popular.

File Under: Horror Movies, Scream, Dracula (1931), Universal Monsters, Dracula (TV 2013), World War Z, What We Do In The Shadows, Puppet Master, Creepshow, Child’s Play

]]>50:42yesmovies,horrorProve Us WrongMon, 29 Feb 2016 11:00:00 +0000With a hand full of cards, Rick and Ben lay down the knowledge on more board games. From plastic pieces to colorful cards, our hosts discuss another set of tabletop games they enjoy. Plus, Rick dives into the seedy world of buying second hand themed Uno sets, and Ben gets a wildlife lesson.

]]>With a hand full of cards, Rick and Ben lay down the knowledge on more board games. From plastic pieces to colorful cards, our hosts discuss another set of tabletop games they enjoy. Plus, Rick dives into the seedy world of buying second hand themed Uno sets, and Ben gets a wildlife lesson.

]]>48:19yesboardgames,tabletopgamesThe Hipster Thing To DoMon, 22 Feb 2016 11:00:00 +0000With their jumping shoes on, Rick and Ben hop into the world of platform games. From plumbers to super worms, our hosts talk about their favorite series and games that fall under the platformer genre. Plus, Rick gets frustrated by recent criticisms of classic games, and Ben calls out Neil deGrasse Tyson.

]]>With their jumping shoes on, Rick and Ben hop into the world of platform games. From plumbers to super worms, our hosts talk about their favorite series and games that fall under the platformer genre. Plus, Rick gets frustrated by recent criticisms of classic games, and Ben calls out Neil deGrasse Tyson.

]]>47:39yesvideogames,platformers,platformgamesFuture Frat BoyMon, 15 Feb 2016 11:00:00 +0000With boomboxes blaring, Rick and Ben vocalize about their pre-college music habits. From bands they enjoyed to bands they were in, our hosts discuss the music of their lives before adulthood. Plus Rick uncovers Ben’s secret life as a goth, and Ben reminisces about his time as an underground hip-hop artist.

]]>With boomboxes blaring, Rick and Ben vocalize about their pre-college music habits. From bands they enjoyed to bands they were in, our hosts discuss the music of their lives before adulthood. Plus Rick uncovers Ben’s secret life as a goth, and Ben reminisces about his time as an underground hip-hop artist.

]]>48:50yesmusicWe're Not ProfessionalsMon, 08 Feb 2016 11:00:00 +0000With eyes focused on the boob tube, Rick and Ben dive into the world of television dramas. From science fiction anthologies to family life in the suburbs, our hosts cover a few series that helped define television to this day. Plus, Rick chastises Ben again for being younger than him, and Ben talks about his failed road to lawyerdom.

File Under: Television, TV, Dramas, The Twilight Zone, The Wonder Years, Law & Order

]]>With eyes focused on the boob tube, Rick and Ben dive into the world of television dramas. From science fiction anthologies to family life in the suburbs, our hosts cover a few series that helped define television to this day. Plus, Rick chastises Ben again for being younger than him, and Ben talks about his failed road to lawyerdom.

File Under: Television, TV, Dramas, The Twilight Zone, The Wonder Years, Law & Order

]]>44:51yestelevision,dramasThe Yo-Yo King of WisconsinMon, 01 Feb 2016 11:00:00 +0000Heading to the store with their allowance in hand, Rick and Ben ransack the shelves for more of the hottest toys. From games played in your hands to a slew of properties created by greeting card companies, our hosts cover another round of toy fads. Plus, Ben finds his next favorite toy to annoy his wife with, and Rick realizes that American Greetings owned the majority of his childhood.

]]>Heading to the store with their allowance in hand, Rick and Ben ransack the shelves for more of the hottest toys. From games played in your hands to a slew of properties created by greeting card companies, our hosts cover another round of toy fads. Plus, Ben finds his next favorite toy to annoy his wife with, and Rick realizes that American Greetings owned the majority of his childhood.

]]>48:13yestoyfadsThrowing FecesMon, 25 Jan 2016 11:00:00 +0000With graphics cards upgraded, Rick and Ben have an animated discussion about Pixar feature length films. From its early days under Lucasfilm to the movie powerhouse of today, Pixar has been on the cutting edge of computer animated films for decades. Our hosts discuss the history of the company along with the first couple movies released by the studio. Plus, for the first time, Rick and Ben agree on just about everything in this episode.

]]>With graphics cards upgraded, Rick and Ben have an animated discussion about Pixar feature length films. From its early days under Lucasfilm to the movie powerhouse of today, Pixar has been on the cutting edge of computer animated films for decades. Our hosts discuss the history of the company along with the first couple movies released by the studio. Plus, for the first time, Rick and Ben agree on just about everything in this episode.

]]>48:18yesmovies,pixar,toystory,abugslifePrepared for This ApocalypseMon, 18 Jan 2016 11:00:00 +0000Back from scouring the globe, Rick and Ben sit down to talk about another round of world events. This time it is not all tragedies as our hosts discuss computer bugs, communism and spousal revenge. Plus, Rick plants himself firmly on his soapbox, and Ben gets a lesson in penis reattachment surgery.

File Under: World Events, Y2K, Fall of the Berlin Wall, Dissolution of the Soviet Union, End of the Cold War, The Gulf War, Desert Storm, John and Lorena Bobbitt

]]>Back from scouring the globe, Rick and Ben sit down to talk about another round of world events. This time it is not all tragedies as our hosts discuss computer bugs, communism and spousal revenge. Plus, Rick plants himself firmly on his soapbox, and Ben gets a lesson in penis reattachment surgery.

File Under: World Events, Y2K, Fall of the Berlin Wall, Dissolution of the Soviet Union, End of the Cold War, The Gulf War, Desert Storm, John and Lorena Bobbitt

]]>48:12yeseventsDown With SupermanMon, 11 Jan 2016 11:00:00 +0000With consoles powered up and ready to play, Rick and Ben progress through a discussion of bad games they played a lot. From misguided enjoyment to bad purchasing decisions, our hosts delve into games they spent too much time with. Plus, Rick realizes that the world’s greatest hero is not great at all, and Ben lets his gamer prejudice show.

]]>With consoles powered up and ready to play, Rick and Ben progress through a discussion of bad games they played a lot. From misguided enjoyment to bad purchasing decisions, our hosts delve into games they spent too much time with. Plus, Rick realizes that the world’s greatest hero is not great at all, and Ben lets his gamer prejudice show.

]]>47:43yesvideogames,badgamesYour App SucksMon, 04 Jan 2016 11:00:00 +0000Back to the biblioteca, Rick and Ben continue their literary journey. Focusing on high school, our hosts talk about some of their favorite school assigned books. Plus, Rick learns to never trust Ben’s recommendations, and Ben owns up to his high school teachers’ failures.

File Under: Books, The Hairy Ape, William Shakespeare, F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby, Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities, Great Expectations, E.B. White, Charlotte’s Web, Harper Lee, To Kill a Mockingbird, A Clockwork Orange

]]>Back to the biblioteca, Rick and Ben continue their literary journey. Focusing on high school, our hosts talk about some of their favorite school assigned books. Plus, Rick learns to never trust Ben’s recommendations, and Ben owns up to his high school teachers’ failures.

File Under: Books, The Hairy Ape, William Shakespeare, F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby, Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities, Great Expectations, E.B. White, Charlotte’s Web, Harper Lee, To Kill a Mockingbird, A Clockwork Orange

]]>49:21yesbooks,highschoolA Great HotdoggerMon, 28 Dec 2015 11:00:00 +0000With marketing departments on call, Rick and Ben dive into the world of commercials. Companies have inundated consumers with ads for decades, and our hosts talk about some of the most memorable songs and jingles. Plus, Rick helps Ben find a new career path for his life.

]]>With marketing departments on call, Rick and Ben dive into the world of commercials. Companies have inundated consumers with ads for decades, and our hosts talk about some of the most memorable songs and jingles. Plus, Rick helps Ben find a new career path for his life.

]]>47:58yestelevision,commercialsHe's a Crazy Old LoonMon, 21 Dec 2015 11:00:00 +0000It’s the end of the year, which means Rick and Ben take a look at the best of the year from a decade ago. Our hosts touch on the great events, movies, television, music, games and books from 2005. Find out if your favorites made it into the show.

]]>It’s the end of the year, which means Rick and Ben take a look at the best of the year from a decade ago. Our hosts touch on the great events, movies, television, music, games and books from 2005. Find out if your favorites made it into the show.

]]>52:30yesbooks,movies,games,music,television,bestof2005Not Just For BabiesMon, 14 Dec 2015 11:00:00 +0000With pokeballs in hand, Rick and Ben go on the hunt for Pokemon. Covering decades of games, television episodes and other merchandising, our hosts dive into the world of one of the biggest franchises on Earth. Plus, Rick brags about his greatest life accomplishment, and Ben surprises everyone with his pick for favorite Pokemon.

]]>With pokeballs in hand, Rick and Ben go on the hunt for Pokemon. Covering decades of games, television episodes and other merchandising, our hosts dive into the world of one of the biggest franchises on Earth. Plus, Rick brags about his greatest life accomplishment, and Ben surprises everyone with his pick for favorite Pokemon.

]]>55:24yespokemonLesser Known CulkinsMon, 07 Dec 2015 11:00:00 +0000Armed with a barrel of laughs, Rick and Ben return to talk about more big screen comedies. While trying to decide what exactly makes a movie a comedy, our hosts discuss another round of comedic classics. Plus, Rick officially determines the greatest movie of all time, and Ben realizes he has never actually seen any movies.

]]>Armed with a barrel of laughs, Rick and Ben return to talk about more big screen comedies. While trying to decide what exactly makes a movie a comedy, our hosts discuss another round of comedic classics. Plus, Rick officially determines the greatest movie of all time, and Ben realizes he has never actually seen any movies.

]]>48:38yesmovies,comediesMost Things Have EyesMon, 30 Nov 2015 11:00:00 +0000Armed with a plethora of exclamation points, Rick and Ben head back to the world of Nickelodeon cartoons. From monsters to beavers to football headed children, our hosts cover the next set of Nicktoons. Plus, Rick yells a lot, and Ben continues to wonder why he ever agreed to do this podcast.

]]>Armed with a plethora of exclamation points, Rick and Ben head back to the world of Nickelodeon cartoons. From monsters to beavers to football headed children, our hosts cover the next set of Nicktoons. Plus, Rick yells a lot, and Ben continues to wonder why he ever agreed to do this podcast.

]]>48:05yestelevision,nicktoonsThank You Santa JesusMon, 23 Nov 2015 11:00:00 +0000Just in time for the holiday, Rick and Ben sit down to talk about family traditions. Unfortunately, our hosts get so wrapped up in Christmas and Easter that they never get around to Thanksgiving. Plus, Rick gives a rundown on the worst holiday food, and Ben talks about giving his wife a black eye.

]]>Just in time for the holiday, Rick and Ben sit down to talk about family traditions. Unfortunately, our hosts get so wrapped up in Christmas and Easter that they never get around to Thanksgiving. Plus, Rick gives a rundown on the worst holiday food, and Ben talks about giving his wife a black eye.

]]>49:13yesfamily,christmas,easter,traditionsDanger! Do Not AttemptMon, 16 Nov 2015 11:00:00 +0000As fans of both video games and music, Rick and Ben take time to talk about game music. From iconic themes to orchestrated concerts, our hosts talk about the game soundtracks that have stuck out to them and made an impact on the world. Plus, Ben brags about all the cool concerts he has performed in, and Rick brings up Final Fantasy VI again.

]]>As fans of both video games and music, Rick and Ben take time to talk about game music. From iconic themes to orchestrated concerts, our hosts talk about the game soundtracks that have stuck out to them and made an impact on the world. Plus, Ben brags about all the cool concerts he has performed in, and Rick brings up Final Fantasy VI again.

]]>47:04yesmusic,videogamesOh Man, Demon Bears!Mon, 09 Nov 2015 11:00:00 +0000Back to the toy box, Rick and Ben break open another discussion on toy fads. From trolls with big hair to oven baked insects, our hosts cover another set of popular toy trends. Plus, they come up with the next big horror movie franchise.

]]>Back to the toy box, Rick and Ben break open another discussion on toy fads. From trolls with big hair to oven baked insects, our hosts cover another set of popular toy trends. Plus, they come up with the next big horror movie franchise.

]]>46:56yestoysHappy Birthday to UsMon, 02 Nov 2015 11:00:00 +0000With a laugh track at the ready, Rick and Ben sit down for a discussion on television sitcoms. From sweaters to soup nazis, our hosts talk about a couple of successful series. Plus they celebrate a year of doing the podcast, and have an in depth discussion on art versus artist.

]]>With a laugh track at the ready, Rick and Ben sit down for a discussion on television sitcoms. From sweaters to soup nazis, our hosts talk about a couple of successful series. Plus they celebrate a year of doing the podcast, and have an in depth discussion on art versus artist.

]]>48:47yestelevision,seinfeld,sitcoms,thecosbyshowWeird British NameMon, 26 Oct 2015 10:00:00 +0000As tissues litter the floor around them, Rick and Ben pour out their thoughts on classic movie dramas. Spanning suburban midlife crises to one of the worst tragedies in human history, our hosts dive into three films that have had a major impact on them. Plus Rick tries out for pro wrestling, and Ben proves his fluency in foreign nomenclature.

]]>As tissues litter the floor around them, Rick and Ben pour out their thoughts on classic movie dramas. Spanning suburban midlife crises to one of the worst tragedies in human history, our hosts dive into three films that have had a major impact on them. Plus Rick tries out for pro wrestling, and Ben proves his fluency in foreign nomenclature.

]]>50:41yesmovies,dramasGross Sick or Tony Hawk Sick?Mon, 19 Oct 2015 10:00:00 +0000With mouths agape, Rick and Ben talk about slang terms and phrases popularized throughout their younger years. Originating from television, music, subcultures and more, our hosts dig into the words that took on new meanings within their lifetime. Plus, Rick wonders how his Spanish teacher kept his job, and Ben convinces the world he should have grown up in the 50s.

]]>With mouths agape, Rick and Ben talk about slang terms and phrases popularized throughout their younger years. Originating from television, music, subcultures and more, our hosts dig into the words that took on new meanings within their lifetime. Plus, Rick wonders how his Spanish teacher kept his job, and Ben convinces the world he should have grown up in the 50s.

]]>50:08yesslang,slangtermsKind of Like Your Mom UglyMon, 12 Oct 2015 10:00:00 +0000With two screens and a touch of love, Rick and Ben play through their third installment of Nintendo handheld episodes. Brothers. Brains. Blocks. Boats. This time our hosts look at the Nintendo DS family, covering hardware and games. Plus Rick proves once again that he cannot talk or sing, and Ben defends his mother’s honor.

]]>With two screens and a touch of love, Rick and Ben play through their third installment of Nintendo handheld episodes. Brothers. Brains. Blocks. Boats. This time our hosts look at the Nintendo DS family, covering hardware and games. Plus Rick proves once again that he cannot talk or sing, and Ben defends his mother’s honor.

]]>49:55yesnintendo,nintendodsHe Likes to Pet Little AnimalsMon, 05 Oct 2015 10:00:00 +0000With bookmarks in place, Rick and Ben return to the world of literature, finishing their discussion on books from Junior High and moving into books from High School. From fantasy epics to books filled with social commentary, our hosts continue their journey through the pages of their younger years. Plus, Rick realizes he needs to brush up on the classics, and Ben admits that his English grades are all undeserved.

File Under: Books, David and Leigh Eddings, The Belgariad, The Mallorean, Flowers for Algernon, Stephen R. Lawhead, The Pendragon Cycle, Song of Albion, Animal Farm, John Steinbeck, Of Mice and Men, The Grapes of Wrath, Frankenstein

]]>With bookmarks in place, Rick and Ben return to the world of literature, finishing their discussion on books from Junior High and moving into books from High School. From fantasy epics to books filled with social commentary, our hosts continue their journey through the pages of their younger years. Plus, Rick realizes he needs to brush up on the classics, and Ben admits that his English grades are all undeserved.

File Under: Books, David and Leigh Eddings, The Belgariad, The Mallorean, Flowers for Algernon, Stephen R. Lawhead, The Pendragon Cycle, Song of Albion, Animal Farm, John Steinbeck, Of Mice and Men, The Grapes of Wrath, Frankenstein

]]>48:02yesbooks,highschool,juniorhighA Bunch of White Canadian KidsMon, 28 Sep 2015 10:00:00 +0000With boxers run up the flagpole, Rick and Ben tune back into Nickelodeon for a discussion on original programming. From flagship variety shows to themed comedies, our hosts talk about some of the live action shows that helped place Nickelodeon in the mind of every child. Plus, Rick has a cold, and Ben makes him talk even more than usual. Don’t worry, we have edited out most of the sniffles.

File Under: Nickelodeon, You Can’t Do That On Television, All That, Kenan and Kel, The Amanda Show, The Nick Cannon Show, Zoey 101, Just Jordan, Salute Your Shorts

]]>With boxers run up the flagpole, Rick and Ben tune back into Nickelodeon for a discussion on original programming. From flagship variety shows to themed comedies, our hosts talk about some of the live action shows that helped place Nickelodeon in the mind of every child. Plus, Rick has a cold, and Ben makes him talk even more than usual. Don’t worry, we have edited out most of the sniffles.

File Under: Nickelodeon, You Can’t Do That On Television, All That, Kenan and Kel, The Amanda Show, The Nick Cannon Show, Zoey 101, Just Jordan, Salute Your Shorts

]]>47:34yestelevision,nickelodeonDon't Remake Con AirMon, 21 Sep 2015 10:00:00 +0000With roundhouse kicks at the ready, Rick and Ben blast back into the realm of action movies. Travelling around the globe, our hosts cover another round of action packed films filled with convicts, martial arts and shoot outs. Plus, Rick and Ben talk about the right and wrong place for nostalgia in our lives.

]]>With roundhouse kicks at the ready, Rick and Ben blast back into the realm of action movies. Travelling around the globe, our hosts cover another round of action packed films filled with convicts, martial arts and shoot outs. Plus, Rick and Ben talk about the right and wrong place for nostalgia in our lives.

]]>Fresh from the playroom, Rick and Ben jump into a talk on toy fads. Stuffed animals. Digital pets. Cheap plastic wheels with strings attached. Our hosts cover the trends people have traded their sanity for. Plus Rick shares tips on anger management, and Ben reminds us why he is a huge dork.

]]>47:25yestoys,toyfadsFast Food and FartsMon, 07 Sep 2015 10:00:00 +0000With potions and fire spells at the ready, Rick and Ben hit start on a discussion of their favorite video game RPGs. Swords and sorcery. Ray guns and baseball caps. Our hosts talk about their first foray into the genre, along with some of the games that they consider to be the best. Plus, Rick tries to sell all his possessions, and Ben admits to his love of LARPing.

]]>With potions and fire spells at the ready, Rick and Ben hit start on a discussion of their favorite video game RPGs. Swords and sorcery. Ray guns and baseball caps. Our hosts talk about their first foray into the genre, along with some of the games that they consider to be the best. Plus, Rick tries to sell all his possessions, and Ben admits to his love of LARPing.

]]>45:59yesvideogames,rpgs,favoriterpgsDude Has Not Aged WellMon, 31 Aug 2015 10:00:00 +0000On a somber note, Rick and Ben discuss many of the tragic events that have occurred within their lifetime. Cults. Terrorism. Mass shootings. Our hosts talk about how sometimes the world is not a great place to live in. Find out which events stuck out the most, and which made the biggest impact on their lives and the world around them.

]]>On a somber note, Rick and Ben discuss many of the tragic events that have occurred within their lifetime. Cults. Terrorism. Mass shootings. Our hosts talk about how sometimes the world is not a great place to live in. Find out which events stuck out the most, and which made the biggest impact on their lives and the world around them.

]]>54:33yestragedies,worldeventsYou're Gonna Get Thrown Up OnMon, 24 Aug 2015 10:00:00 +0000With premium subscriptions paid for, Rick and Ben tune into HBO to talk about a handful of shows from its past. From vampires to musicians to coked up douchebags, our hosts flip through shows they loved, shows they hated and shows they had a mild passing interest in. Plus, Rick and Ben make sure to include lots of swearing and boob talk in honor of the premium cable network.

]]>With premium subscriptions paid for, Rick and Ben tune into HBO to talk about a handful of shows from its past. From vampires to musicians to coked up douchebags, our hosts flip through shows they loved, shows they hated and shows they had a mild passing interest in. Plus, Rick and Ben make sure to include lots of swearing and boob talk in honor of the premium cable network.

]]>49:25yestelevision,hboI Normally Don't Like Old PeopleMon, 17 Aug 2015 10:00:00 +0000With bellies jiggling and guts busting, Rick and Ben laugh about some of their favorite comedies on the big screen. From stupid sons to grouchy grandparents, Arthurian England to office hallways, our hosts reminisce about the movies that have made them chuckle throughout the years. Plus Rick makes more annoying interruptions, and Ben continues to put up with him.

]]>With bellies jiggling and guts busting, Rick and Ben laugh about some of their favorite comedies on the big screen. From stupid sons to grouchy grandparents, Arthurian England to office hallways, our hosts reminisce about the movies that have made them chuckle throughout the years. Plus Rick makes more annoying interruptions, and Ben continues to put up with him.

]]>44:40yesmovies,comediesOkay, It's Four Inches LongMon, 10 Aug 2015 10:00:00 +0000Linked up and powered on, Rick and Ben continue their look at Nintendo handhelds as they talk about the Game Boy Advance. Bad lighting. Great games. Useless accessories. Our hosts discuss the good and bad related to the Advance family line. Plus Rick sounds like a pretentious jerk, and Ben proves that there is no such thing as a victimless crime.

]]>Linked up and powered on, Rick and Ben continue their look at Nintendo handhelds as they talk about the Game Boy Advance. Bad lighting. Great games. Useless accessories. Our hosts discuss the good and bad related to the Advance family line. Plus Rick sounds like a pretentious jerk, and Ben proves that there is no such thing as a victimless crime.

]]>51:30yesvideogames,gameboyadvanceThree Finger TonyMon, 03 Aug 2015 10:00:00 +0000At the school cafeteria, Rick and Ben stir up a discussion on their food tastes, habits and changes over the years. From massive cans of ravioli to dozens of doughnuts, our hosts talk about the good, the bad and the ugly related to their food consumption. Plus Rick reveals the day he stopped being a man, and Ben finds out where babies come from.

]]>At the school cafeteria, Rick and Ben stir up a discussion on their food tastes, habits and changes over the years. From massive cans of ravioli to dozens of doughnuts, our hosts talk about the good, the bad and the ugly related to their food consumption. Plus Rick reveals the day he stopped being a man, and Ben finds out where babies come from.

]]>52:04yesfoodDon't Really Kill Yourself BrendaMon, 27 Jul 2015 10:00:00 +0000Returning to the most awkward time of their lives, Rick and Ben browse through the books they enjoyed in Junior High. Join our hosts as they talk about adultery, turf wars, dead dogs and much more.

File Under: Books, Junior High Books, The Scarlet Letter, The Pearl, The Outsiders, Where The Red Fern Grows, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Maniac Magee, The Good Earth, Hatchet, My Side of the Mountain, To Build a Fire, Michael Crichton, Jurassic Park, Sphere, Congo, Eaters of the Dead, The Andromeda Strain, The Chronicles of Prydain, The Black Cauldron

]]>Returning to the most awkward time of their lives, Rick and Ben browse through the books they enjoyed in Junior High. Join our hosts as they talk about adultery, turf wars, dead dogs and much more.

File Under: Books, Junior High Books, The Scarlet Letter, The Pearl, The Outsiders, Where The Red Fern Grows, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Maniac Magee, The Good Earth, Hatchet, My Side of the Mountain, To Build a Fire, Michael Crichton, Jurassic Park, Sphere, Congo, Eaters of the Dead, The Andromeda Strain, The Chronicles of Prydain, The Black Cauldron

]]>49:30yesbooks,juniorhighYou Realize That's a Masturbation Joke, Right?Mon, 20 Jul 2015 10:00:00 +0000After a hard day’s work at Conglom-O Corporation, Rick and Ben converse about the first cartoons to find a home under the Nicktoons banner. From pre-teens to babies to more anthropomorphic animals than any one human can handle, our hosts dive into the animated world of Nickelodeon. Reminisce about the excellent characters, worlds and storytelling that made these shows a hit, and learn some fascinating things along the way.

]]>After a hard day’s work at Conglom-O Corporation, Rick and Ben converse about the first cartoons to find a home under the Nicktoons banner. From pre-teens to babies to more anthropomorphic animals than any one human can handle, our hosts dive into the animated world of Nickelodeon. Reminisce about the excellent characters, worlds and storytelling that made these shows a hit, and learn some fascinating things along the way.

]]>46:42yestelevision,cartoons,nickelodeon,nicktoonsThat is the Worst Description I've Ever HeardMon, 13 Jul 2015 10:00:00 +0000With broken controllers at their feet, Rick and Ben spend time talking about their least favorite games. Poor graphics. Bad gameplay. Outdated mechanics. Our hosts discuss the many reasons these games ended up disappointing, under delivering or just plain sucking. As an added bonus, create a drinking game out of how many times Rick calls people names during the episode.

]]>With broken controllers at their feet, Rick and Ben spend time talking about their least favorite games. Poor graphics. Bad gameplay. Outdated mechanics. Our hosts discuss the many reasons these games ended up disappointing, under delivering or just plain sucking. As an added bonus, create a drinking game out of how many times Rick calls people names during the episode.

]]>50:57yesvideogames,thepastcastMel Gibson Was Cool Back ThenMon, 06 Jul 2015 10:00:00 +0000With guns blazing and pulses pounding, Rick and Ben explode into the world of action movies. Terrorist takeovers! Alien attacks! Buddy cops! Our hosts rip open the chest cavity of great action films in an episode destined to spawn several sequels. Find out their thoughts and some interesting facts on these action packed, blockbuster movies of the past.

]]>With guns blazing and pulses pounding, Rick and Ben explode into the world of action movies. Terrorist takeovers! Alien attacks! Buddy cops! Our hosts rip open the chest cavity of great action films in an episode destined to spawn several sequels. Find out their thoughts and some interesting facts on these action packed, blockbuster movies of the past.

]]>46:23yesmovies,actionmoviesSoup With Little Baby PartsMon, 29 Jun 2015 10:00:00 +0000Traveling back to the days of yore, Rick and Ben discuss the many things that made up their personal brand during school. Since the dawn of time, humans have spent their lives creating an identity for themselves, figuring out where they fit into the world around them. In this week’s episode, our hosts dive into the activities, accessories and anecdotes that helped define who they were as kids growing up. Don’t miss this look into the history surrounding the greatest hosts in podcasting.

]]>Traveling back to the days of yore, Rick and Ben discuss the many things that made up their personal brand during school. Since the dawn of time, humans have spent their lives creating an identity for themselves, figuring out where they fit into the world around them. In this week’s episode, our hosts dive into the activities, accessories and anecdotes that helped define who they were as kids growing up. Don’t miss this look into the history surrounding the greatest hosts in podcasting.

]]>56:34yespersonalbrandWhat's The Last Thing You Sleuthed?Mon, 22 Jun 2015 10:00:00 +0000With library cards in hand, Rick and Ben head back to the books to talk about their favorite series. From living in train cars to picking their own story path, our hosts dive into what large literary series stood out the most from their childhoods. Plus Rick and Ben discuss the history of some of the series, complete with ghost writers and edited out racist stereotypes.

]]>With library cards in hand, Rick and Ben head back to the books to talk about their favorite series. From living in train cars to picking their own story path, our hosts dive into what large literary series stood out the most from their childhoods. Plus Rick and Ben discuss the history of some of the series, complete with ghost writers and edited out racist stereotypes.

]]>48:05yesbooks,bookseriesZero MegapixelMon, 15 Jun 2015 10:00:00 +0000With batteries at the ready, Rick and Ben discuss the first line of Nintendo’s Game Boy family. From limited colors to excessive accessories, our hosts talk about the culture and games that made the first mega-selling handheld system so awesome. Plus Rick admits to his step-mother’s superior Tetris skills, and Ben fesses up to his irresistible compulsion to buy yard sale Game Boys.

]]>With batteries at the ready, Rick and Ben discuss the first line of Nintendo’s Game Boy family. From limited colors to excessive accessories, our hosts talk about the culture and games that made the first mega-selling handheld system so awesome. Plus Rick admits to his step-mother’s superior Tetris skills, and Ben fesses up to his irresistible compulsion to buy yard sale Game Boys.

]]>51:34yesgameboyIt Literally Makes Children CryMon, 08 Jun 2015 10:00:00 +0000With Milk Duds stuck in their teeth, Rick and Ben continue the conversation on their most disappointing movies. Bad sequels, childish humor and acting missteps add to the reasons our hosts found these movies unacceptable. Plus Ben looks back at his singing career when he toured local restaurant bathrooms, and Rick calls the world out on their terrible tastes.

]]>With Milk Duds stuck in their teeth, Rick and Ben continue the conversation on their most disappointing movies. Bad sequels, childish humor and acting missteps add to the reasons our hosts found these movies unacceptable. Plus Ben looks back at his singing career when he toured local restaurant bathrooms, and Rick calls the world out on their terrible tastes.

]]>56:29yesmoviesYep, Raw Chicken!Mon, 01 Jun 2015 10:00:00 +0000On top of the Aggro Crag covered in slime, Rick and Ben take a look back at the various game shows on Nickelodeon. After a brief history of the popular kid’s network, our hosts make a run through the many game shows that helped make Nick one of the biggest cable networks for decades. Physical challenges, temple runs and video zones all make their way into the discussion.

File under: Nickelodeon, Game Shows, Finders Keepers, Double Dare, Legends of the Hidden Temple, Guts, Nick Arcade, Nick or Treat!, What Would You Do?, Get the Picture, You’re On!, Make The Grade, Wild & Crazy Kids, Figure It Out

]]>On top of the Aggro Crag covered in slime, Rick and Ben take a look back at the various game shows on Nickelodeon. After a brief history of the popular kid’s network, our hosts make a run through the many game shows that helped make Nick one of the biggest cable networks for decades. Physical challenges, temple runs and video zones all make their way into the discussion.

File under: Nickelodeon, Game Shows, Finders Keepers, Double Dare, Legends of the Hidden Temple, Guts, Nick Arcade, Nick or Treat!, What Would You Do?, Get the Picture, You’re On!, Make The Grade, Wild & Crazy Kids, Figure It Out

]]>56:19yesnickelodeon,gameshows,guts,doubledare,legendsofthehiddentemple,nickarcadeMichael Bay Is GarbageSun, 24 May 2015 20:46:09 +0000With throwing stars and ninja moves at the ready, Rick and Ben examine the world of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. From its humble beginnings as a one off comic to the huge property of today, our hosts walk through the many years and mediums that made the heroes in a half shell such a pop culture phenomenon. Don’t miss this episode on one of Rick’s all time favorite things in the world.

]]>With throwing stars and ninja moves at the ready, Rick and Ben examine the world of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. From its humble beginnings as a one off comic to the huge property of today, our hosts walk through the many years and mediums that made the heroes in a half shell such a pop culture phenomenon. Don’t miss this episode on one of Rick’s all time favorite things in the world.

]]>52:36yesturtles,tmnt,splinter,leonardo,raphael,mirage,shredder,michaelangelo,donatello,teenagemutantninjaturtles,turtlepowerFat Little Baby FingersMon, 18 May 2015 10:00:00 +0000Glued to their televisions, Rick and Ben discuss ABC’s powerhouse block of programming, TGIF. With hit shows like Full House, Family Matters and Boy Meets World, our hosts reminisce about their favorite shows and the things that made those Friday nights feel so special. Plus Rick lists his favorite brothers of television, and Ben reveals his years spent as a teenage witch.

]]>Glued to their televisions, Rick and Ben discuss ABC’s powerhouse block of programming, TGIF. With hit shows like Full House, Family Matters and Boy Meets World, our hosts reminisce about their favorite shows and the things that made those Friday nights feel so special. Plus Rick lists his favorite brothers of television, and Ben reveals his years spent as a teenage witch.

]]>54:46yestelevision,dinosaurs,tgif,familymatters,boymeetsworld,sabrinatheteenagewitch,fullhouse,perfectstrangersNot Enough Blue PenisMon, 11 May 2015 10:00:00 +0000With buckets of popcorn by their side, Rick and Ben talk about their most disappointing movies. Terrible villains, stripped down adaptations and poorly used characters add to the list of reasons our hosts’ highly anticipated films fall far short. Plus Rick considers reversing his stance on a beloved children’s property, and Ben praises the policies of his local childhood theater.

]]>With buckets of popcorn by their side, Rick and Ben talk about their most disappointing movies. Terrible villains, stripped down adaptations and poorly used characters add to the list of reasons our hosts’ highly anticipated films fall far short. Plus Rick considers reversing his stance on a beloved children’s property, and Ben praises the policies of his local childhood theater.

]]>49:49yesmovies,watchmen,pokemon,harrypotter,jurassicpark,starwarsepisode1,phantommenace,tmntiii,tmnt3,supermaniv,oceans12,disappointingmoviesHis Awesome MustacheMon, 04 May 2015 10:00:00 +0000Back among the bookshelves, Rick and Ben dive into the literary works they loved throughout grade school. From philosophizing giants to motorcycle riding mice, our hosts discuss their favorite series and authors from childhood. Many of the books sparked a love of genres and themes that have continued to this day. Plus Ben volunteers to be Tolkien’s editor, and Rick spends too much time talking about whizpoppers.]]>Back among the bookshelves, Rick and Ben dive into the literary works they loved throughout grade school. From philosophizing giants to motorcycle riding mice, our hosts discuss their favorite series and authors from childhood. Many of the books sparked a love of genres and themes that have continued to this day. Plus Ben volunteers to be Tolkien’s editor, and Rick spends too much time talking about whizpoppers.]]>46:05yesbooks,oz,narnia,tolkien,cslewis,lordoftherings,thegiver,roalddahl,beverlycleary,lfrankbaum,ralphsmouse,wrinkleintime,chroniclesofnarniaNear TV Death IncidentMon, 27 Apr 2015 10:00:00 +0000With Wiimotes strapped firmly to wrists, Rick and Ben finish up their three part conversation on multiplayer games. From camping out in the cold to Mario Kart trash talking, our hosts share more of their favorite memories centered around gaming with others. Plus Rick gets a lesson in sensor bars, and Ben talks about his appetite for destruction.]]>With Wiimotes strapped firmly to wrists, Rick and Ben finish up their three part conversation on multiplayer games. From camping out in the cold to Mario Kart trash talking, our hosts share more of their favorite memories centered around gaming with others. Plus Rick gets a lesson in sensor bars, and Ben talks about his appetite for destruction.]]>50:37yesxbox,wii,pc,gamecube,videogames,tetris,deadoralive,mariokart,animalcrossing,wiisports,nintendods,smashbrosNervous Little DogsMon, 20 Apr 2015 10:00:00 +0000Headed straight home from their paper routes, Rick and Ben flip open a discussion on Sunday comics. Newspapers have been printing comic strips for over a century. Our hosts talk about the ones that went over their heads, the ones that were passably mundane and the greats that have stood the test of time as works of true artistic genius. Plus Rick confesses his love for scandalous spiders, and Ben reveals his proudest moment as Paper Carrier of the Month.]]>Headed straight home from their paper routes, Rick and Ben flip open a discussion on Sunday comics. Newspapers have been printing comic strips for over a century. Our hosts talk about the ones that went over their heads, the ones that were passably mundane and the greats that have stood the test of time as works of true artistic genius. Plus Rick confesses his love for scandalous spiders, and Ben reveals his proudest moment as Paper Carrier of the Month.]]>47:14yescomics,garfield,peanuts,bc,hagar,dilbert,farside,calvinandhobbes,dicktracy,sundaycomics,getfuzzy,lifeinhell,doonsebury,mothergoooseandgrimmThey’re Not Friends, They’re Mortal EnemiesMon, 13 Apr 2015 10:00:00 +0000In this week's episode, Rick and Ben welcome special guest and author of Console Wars: Sega, Nintendo, and the Battle that Defined a Generation, Blake J. Harris. The trio delve into a time when the Genesis and Super Nintendo divided neighborhoods and school yards across the land. Take up arms with our hosts as they discuss the history of Sega, Nintendo, and the impact that the 16-bit generation had on the video game industry in the years to come.]]>In this week's episode, Rick and Ben welcome special guest and author of Console Wars: Sega, Nintendo, and the Battle that Defined a Generation, Blake J. Harris. The trio delve into a time when the Genesis and Super Nintendo divided neighborhoods and school yards across the land. Take up arms with our hosts as they discuss the history of Sega, Nintendo, and the impact that the 16-bit generation had on the video game industry in the years to come.]]>48:19yesnintendo,videogames,genesis,sega,snes,consolewars,blakejharris,blakeharrisI Shouldn't Be LaughingMon, 06 Apr 2015 10:00:00 +0000In the world of gaming, not all hardware competes at the same level. In this week’s episode, Rick and Ben discuss the worst consoles, handhelds and add-on peripherals in gaming. From bad marketing to great ideas poorly executed, our hosts talk about the disappointments and missteps that plagued their video game pasts.]]>In the world of gaming, not all hardware competes at the same level. In this week’s episode, Rick and Ben discuss the worst consoles, handhelds and add-on peripherals in gaming. From bad marketing to great ideas poorly executed, our hosts talk about the disappointments and missteps that plagued their video game pasts.]]>42:05yesvideogames,nintendo64,3do,32x,ngage,atarijaguar,segacd,gameaxe,segasaturn#ICheatedAtBookItMon, 30 Mar 2015 10:00:00 +0000With backpacks and lunchboxes ready to go, Rick and Ben talk about the school related programs they took part in throughout their academic years. Our hosts discuss crying in book clubs, hiding drugs in bookshelves and an unquenchable love for free t-shirts. Plus Rick and Ben discover the root of our obesity problem in America.]]>With backpacks and lunchboxes ready to go, Rick and Ben talk about the school related programs they took part in throughout their academic years. Our hosts discuss crying in book clubs, hiding drugs in bookshelves and an unquenchable love for free t-shirts. Plus Rick and Ben discover the root of our obesity problem in America.]]>42:13yesschool,library,dare,bookit,summerreading,scholasticbookfair,mathletesShe's Not NakedMon, 23 Mar 2015 10:00:00 +0000Surrounded by stale gum and wrappers, Rick and Ben rip open their history with collectible cards. From baseball stars to bone-wielding emo creatures, our hosts talk about the many types of cards they accumulated. Plus Ben reveals his stickerless childhood, and Rick breaks out his extensive sports knowledge.]]>Surrounded by stale gum and wrappers, Rick and Ben rip open their history with collectible cards. From baseball stars to bone-wielding emo creatures, our hosts talk about the many types of cards they accumulated. Plus Ben reveals his stickerless childhood, and Rick breaks out his extensive sports knowledge.]]>45:21yescards,magic,marvel,batman,topps,pokemon,garbagepailkids,newkidsontheblock,upperdeck,dicktracyClassic DougMon, 16 Mar 2015 10:00:00 +0000With Z triggers at the ready, Rick and Ben dive back into their discussion of multiplayer games. Starting with the N64 era, our hosts recall more stories and games centered around the act of playing with others. From fist fights to all night love fests, Rick and Ben discuss the unforgettable moments that gaming with friends has brought to their lives.]]>With Z triggers at the ready, Rick and Ben dive back into their discussion of multiplayer games. Starting with the N64 era, our hosts recall more stories and games centered around the act of playing with others. From fist fights to all night love fests, Rick and Ben discuss the unforgettable moments that gaming with friends has brought to their lives.]]>43:44yesgoldeneye,ps2,videogames,donkeykong,multiplayer,psone,timesplitters,mariokart,twistedmetal,tonyhawkIt's Great For Getting Sent To PrisonMon, 09 Mar 2015 10:00:00 +0000With televisions dialed in, Rick and Ben revisit the many shows aired on the Public Broadcasting Service. From Mr Rogers' sweaters to acid trip inspired Teletubbies, our hosts discuss how PBS has made an indelible mark upon their lives. Plus Ben talks about his hatred of all things purple and Rick realizes that he cannot trust his old man brain.]]>With televisions dialed in, Rick and Ben revisit the many shows aired on the Public Broadcasting Service. From Mr Rogers' sweaters to acid trip inspired Teletubbies, our hosts discuss how PBS has made an indelible mark upon their lives. Plus Ben talks about his hatred of all things purple and Rick realizes that he cannot trust his old man brain.]]>45:32yestelevision,pbs,teletubbies,wishbone,sesamestreet,readingrainbow,carmensandiego,publicbroadcastingservice,mrrogers,theredgreenshowCrushed And SplatteredMon, 02 Mar 2015 11:00:00 +0000With fresh grass stains on their elbows and knees, Rick and Ben discuss the games they played in their neighborhoods and schools. From playing tag to throwing balls of various sizes at one another, our hosts reminisce about the physical activities that kids used to do before the internet. Plus Ben reveals his gang ridden past.]]>With fresh grass stains on their elbows and knees, Rick and Ben discuss the games they played in their neighborhoods and schools. From playing tag to throwing balls of various sizes at one another, our hosts reminisce about the physical activities that kids used to do before the internet. Plus Ben reveals his gang ridden past.]]>44:51yestag,games,football,outdoors,basketball,baseball,foursquare,ghostinthegraveyardA Really Good Mouth FeelMon, 23 Feb 2015 11:00:00 +0000After scheduling an emergency trip to the dentist, Rick and Ben talk about their favorite snacks that came in a box. Frosted cakes, cosmic brownies, fudge covered wafers and fruit flavored strips of leathery chew stuff all make the list of treats our hosts have shoved in their food holes. Plus Ben builds a Twinkie fortress and Rick begins his career in marketing for Little Debbie.]]>After scheduling an emergency trip to the dentist, Rick and Ben talk about their favorite snacks that came in a box. Frosted cakes, cosmic brownies, fudge covered wafers and fruit flavored strips of leathery chew stuff all make the list of treats our hosts have shoved in their food holes. Plus Ben builds a Twinkie fortress and Rick begins his career in marketing for Little Debbie.]]>41:22yesfood,snacks,hostess,littledebbie,boxsnacks,fruitsnacksNeedles And Wads Of CashMon, 16 Feb 2015 11:00:00 +0000With controllers and keyboards at the ready, Rick and Ben look back at multiplayer games that made an impact throughout their lives. From feeding quarters at the arcade to split screen action at home, our hosts talk about the games that formed friendships and divided households. Join the discussion as they cover street brawls, fighting amphibians, game show massacres and more.]]>With controllers and keyboards at the ready, Rick and Ben look back at multiplayer games that made an impact throughout their lives. From feeding quarters at the arcade to split screen action at home, our hosts talk about the games that formed friendships and divided households. Join the discussion as they cover street brawls, fighting amphibians, game show massacres and more.]]>42:46yesvideogames,multiplayerIt's Not Not A ComplimentMon, 09 Feb 2015 11:00:00 +0000With ticket stubs in hand, Rick and Ben discuss the best Disney 2D animated movies. Producing animated films since the 30s, Disney has provided quality entertainment over many generations. Our hosts talk about the characters, scenes and music they love. Plus the show ends in an Aladdin sing off. Are you Team Ben or Team Rick?]]>With ticket stubs in hand, Rick and Ben discuss the best Disney 2D animated movies. Producing animated films since the 30s, Disney has provided quality entertainment over many generations. Our hosts talk about the characters, scenes and music they love. Plus the show ends in an Aladdin sing off. Are you Team Ben or Team Rick?]]>41:53yesdisney,movies,animated,hercules,bambi,aladdin,littlemermaid,lionking,snowwhite,ladyandthetrampHe'd Always Call Him WinkeldickMon, 02 Feb 2015 11:00:00 +0000Flipping through the pages, Rick and Ben talk about their favorite magazines throughout the years. Covering a broad range of topics, there was a magazine for every type of person and interest. From Rick's weirdly changing walls to Ben's boring fishing hobby, our hosts talk about the magazines that stuck out to them growing up. Plus Ben reveals his short lived career as a model.]]>Flipping through the pages, Rick and Ben talk about their favorite magazines throughout the years. Covering a broad range of topics, there was a magazine for every type of person and interest. From Rick's weirdly changing walls to Ben's boring fishing hobby, our hosts talk about the magazines that stuck out to them growing up. Plus Ben reveals his short lived career as a model.]]>43:30yestime,books,magazines,highlights,egm,nintendopower,nationalgeographic,rangerrick,sportsillustrated,zoobooks,gameinformerWhy Wouldn't I Want To Wake Daddy?Mon, 26 Jan 2015 11:00:00 +0000With a roll of the dice, Rick and Ben discuss board games from their childhood. Our hosts realize that many of the games they played as kids were not very good, but the memories they provided will always be great. Plus Ben reveals his dad’s secret hatred of board games, and Rick lets his pretentious tabletop side show.

]]>With a roll of the dice, Rick and Ben discuss board games from their childhood. Our hosts realize that many of the games they played as kids were not very good, but the memories they provided will always be great. Plus Ben reveals his dad’s secret hatred of board games, and Rick lets his pretentious tabletop side show.

]]>45:57yesgames,tabletop,boardgames,tabletopgamesIt's Like Eating GravelMon, 19 Jan 2015 11:00:00 +0000Straight from a trip to the grocery store, Rick and Ben talk about their favorite cereals over the years. Our hosts discuss the history of cereal, the best post-cereal milk flavors and the mascots that stuck out from childhood. Plus the worst cereal ever is officially declared.]]>Straight from a trip to the grocery store, Rick and Ben talk about their favorite cereals over the years. Our hosts discuss the history of cereal, the best post-cereal milk flavors and the mascots that stuck out from childhood. Plus the worst cereal ever is officially declared.]]>42:17yesfood,breakfast,cerealBrad Pitt Shoving Food In His MouthMon, 05 Jan 2015 11:00:00 +0000With 2014 behind them, Rick and Ben take a look back at the best of the year, ten years ago. From Martha Stewart’s prison sentence to The Killers’ Hot Fuss, our hosts dive into their favorite events, music, movies, television and games of 2004. Plus Rick and Ben struggle to find a single book from 2004 that they read. Uncultured swine.]]>With 2014 behind them, Rick and Ben take a look back at the best of the year, ten years ago. From Martha Stewart’s prison sentence to The Killers’ Hot Fuss, our hosts dive into their favorite events, music, movies, television and games of 2004. Plus Rick and Ben struggle to find a single book from 2004 that they read. Uncultured swine.]]>46:18yesmovies,music,television,comics,videogames,popculture,tabletopgames,bestof2004Shopping In The Young Boys' Husky SectionMon, 29 Dec 2014 11:00:00 +0000Back from the mall, Rick and Ben dive into the many fashion trends they have survived over the years. From neon clothes to starter jackets and rat tail haircuts, our hosts talk about their attempts to stay fashionable throughout their youth. Plus Ben confesses his love of cargo shorts, and Rick conveniently forgets to talk about his soul patch phase.]]>Back from the mall, Rick and Ben dive into the many fashion trends they have survived over the years. From neon clothes to starter jackets and rat tail haircuts, our hosts talk about their attempts to stay fashionable throughout their youth. Plus Ben confesses his love of cargo shorts, and Rick conveniently forgets to talk about his soul patch phase.]]>46:44yesfashionApppriiiillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllMon, 22 Dec 2014 11:00:00 +0000The Sega Dreamcast may have been short lived, but Rick and Ben discuss their many great memories of the system and its games. Frantic spacefaring mice, grumpy amphibious creatures and dance crazed reporters all point to why the Dreamcast managed to make a strong impact in the lives of our hosts.]]>The Sega Dreamcast may have been short lived, but Rick and Ben discuss their many great memories of the system and its games. Frantic spacefaring mice, grumpy amphibious creatures and dance crazed reporters all point to why the Dreamcast managed to make a strong impact in the lives of our hosts.]]>44:32yesvideogames,sega,dreamcast,segadreamcast